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Dana Singer, Executive Director
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Week of March 19, 2012
Greetings!
I am happy to announce the release of SNAG's 2012-2016 Strategic Plan, which will guide our activities and programming for the next five years. This Plan articulates four goals and the specific strategies we will implement to achieve those goals. The complete Plan is available on SNAG's website.
We have two presidential candidates this year, John Rose and Renee Zettle-Sterling. We also have four candidates running for two seats on the board of directors: Marthe Le Van, Sharon Massey, Brigitte Martin and Pam Robinson. And two candidates running for one seat on the Nominations & Elections Committee, Michael Dale Bernard and Susan Skoczen. Read more about them on the Election pages of our website. Starting in April, we will run profiles of each individual candidate, one per week.
And last, we have a new batch of SNAG members' work on our website, on the homepage and rotating throughout the inside pages. This opportunity is an exclusive member benefit. Our format size is 200 x 200 pixels at 72 dpi in a .jpg file format. To date we've showcased the work of more than 400 members. Send yours to me at dsinger@snagmetalsmith.org.
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 Last Call for Exhibition in Motion Submissions Deadline March 22
Open to all SNAG members, this year's Exhibition in Motion "Pomp and Swagger," gives you the opportunity to proudly display your work in a grand manner to an audience of your peers.
This year a class runway show will highlight the best and biggest work like only a red carpet gathering can. Juried by Joe Churchman, Michelle Pajak-Reynolds, and Michael Dale Bernard. Download the Call for Entries prospectus.
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Enamelist Society Exhibition Opportunity
On-line student exhibition. Two- or three- dimensional vitreous enamel works of original design completed after January 2009. Students may be enrolled in any academic institution, art center, craft program or individual studio education program. For this exhibition, a student must have less than 4 years' experience in enameling.
Deadline to submit: June 1. Exhibition Dates: September 2012-March 2013. More details on the Enamelist Society website.
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 Exhibition Call: "Forged" Deadline Extended to March 25A media-specific sculptural exhibition that explores contemporary approaches to forged metal work.
Open to all artists nationally and internationally. The work can range in size so long as it incorporates forged metal elements. At the Torpedo Factor, exhibition dates: May 19th - June 24th, 2012
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Laura Hayes
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Jewelry From the Edge
The work of 6 current and 6 former University of Texas El Paso art students can be found in an unlikely place: Jewelerswerk Galerie, a prestigious Washington, D.C. gallery known for showing contemporary art jewelry from around the world.
Kudos to UTEP metals professor Rachelle Thiewes for working hard to making this dream come to fruition. The show runs through March 31. |
International Design Contest and Exhibition
The SIERAAD Award NEW TRADITIONAL JEWELLERY®
An international contest for gold, silver and jewellery designers, inspired by old traditions. The preservation of worldwide cultural heritage, the reassessment of symbol bearers, the creation of new traditions, the revival of old traditions in a new form. This year's theme is "New Nomads." Build bridges between the traditional jewelry of nomads, pilgrims, explorers, globetrotters, refugees and colonists, and possible symbol bearers representing the mobility of New Nomads. For more information. |
Benjamin Lignel Video
Inbred. Insular. Marginal. Invisible. Artists in our field tend to describe themselves as cultural outcasts, the deserving but unrecognized actors of a yet-to-be-put-on-the-Google-map artistic field.
This lecture by Benjamin Lignel at the Jewellery Unleashed Symposium looks at the difference between legitimacy and public recognition, and a few strategies being used to give contemporary jewelry wider exposure. Last year Mr. Lignel participated on the panel, "Nothing if Not Critical," at SNAG's Seattle conference.
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 World Gold Council's "Great Designers"
Every year, the World Gold Council showcases a selection of 10 jewelry designers and goldsmiths from around the globe, showing work that ranges from the avant garde to the classical.
This year the WGC selected Natasha Collis, Pallavi Foley, Beth Gilmour, Lilly Hastedt, Anna Lorich Akers, Selim Mouzannar, Julia Muggenburg, Jeana Mushriqui, Julieta Pedrosa, and Tourran Reddaway.
   L to R: Anna Lorich Akers, Jean Mushriqui, Natasha Collis
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Last Call Free Weekend Tickets to CraftBoston
There are a few more FREE weekend passes to the Spring Craftboston March 23-25 at the Seaport World Trade Center in Boston. Email Dana Singer today to receive your admission pass in the mail.
SNAG is a non-profit partner of Craftboston. All SNAG member exhibitors automatically receive $35 off their booth fee.
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This Week
Last Call for
Exhibition in Motion Submissions
Enamelist Society
Exhibition Opportunity
Forged Call for Entries
Deadline Extended
Jewelry from the Edge
Association of
Contemporary Jewellery
International Design Contest and Exhibition
Benjamin Lignel Video
World Gold Council's
2012 Great Designers
CraftBoston
FREE Weekend Passes
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Quick Links
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About SNAG
The Society of North American Goldsmiths supports and advances the professional practice of artists, designers, jewelers and metalsmiths. SNAG provides access to a vibrant and passionate community, through education, innovation, and leadership. |
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Place the SNAG Member logo on your website.
SNAG membership conveys to customers your dedication to the industry and inspires trust. If you are a member you can download the logo; it's ready to be added to your website.
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